Millennium Ecosystem Assessment
Millennium Ecosystem Assessment assessed the consequences of ecosystem change for human well-being. From 2001 to 2005, the MA involved the work of more than 1,360 experts worldwide. Their findings provide a state-of-the-art scientific appraisal of the condition and trends in the world’s ecosystems and the services they provide, as well as the scientific basis for action to conserve and use them sustainably.
http://www.maweb.org/
National Ecosystem Assessment
The National Ecosystem Assessment (UK NEA) is the first analysis of the UK’s natural environment in terms of the benefits it provides to society and the nation’s continuing prosperity. Carried out between mid-2009 and mid-2011, the UK NEA has been a wide-ranging, multi-stakeholder, cross-disciplinary process, designed to provide a comprehensive picture of past, present and possible future trends in ecosystem services and their values; it is underpinned by the best available evidence and the most up-to-date conceptual thinking and analytical tools. is an inclusive process involving many government, academic, NGO and private sector institutions.
http://uknea.unep-wcmc.org/
Valuing Nature Network
Valuing Nature Network - a network launched in 2011 for Valuing Biodiversity, Ecosystem Services and Natural Resource Use is being established to scope, develop and promote research capacity in the valuation of biodiversity, ecosystem services and natural resources. Sponsored by the Natural Environment Research Council.
http://www.valuing-nature.net
UK Network of Environmental Economists
The UK Network of Environmental Economists (UKNEE) aims to bring together environmental economists from academia, consultancy and public and private sectors to foster closer relationships, follow recent developments and share experience. UKNEE organises regular seminars on topical subjects in environmental economics and the annual envecon: Applied Environmental Economics Conference.
http://www.eftec.co.uk/general/uknee-home
UK Government's Ecosystem Approach
UK Government's Ecosystem Approach, which it is currently aiming to implement following the recommendations of the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment. The approach would provide a framework for looking at whole ecosystems in decision making, and for valuing the ecosystem services they provide, to ensure that we can maintain a healthy and resilient natural environment now and for future generations.
http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pets/policy/natural-environ/eco-actionplan.htm
Living With Environmental Change
Living With Environmental Change is a partnership spanning research councils, government and business. The programme connects natural, engineering, economic, social, medical, cultural, arts, and humanities researchers with policy makers, business, the public, and other key stakeholders. It aims to help ensure the UK provides international leadership and solutions to the challenges faced during this crucial period, and provide the knowledge and tools to make informed choices about the future.
http://www.lwec.org.uk/
UK Government’s Foresight Programme
UK Government’s Foresight Programme - aims to bridge the gap in policy making between the short and the long term.
http://www.foresight.gov.uk/
The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity
The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) is a major international initiative to draw attention to the global economic benefits of biodiversity, to highlight the growing costs of biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation, and to draw together expertise from the fields of science, economics and policy to enable practical actions moving forward. Led by Pavan Sukhdev of the Deutsche Bank and sponsored by UNEP, the EC and Defra, among others.
http://www.teebweb.org/